Cloud, what cloud?

Oh, that cloud!

It was advertised all day, but still interesting as it came through. 40 to 45 knots briefly. Still not fun when you are against a lee wharf. Broke one of our barge board lines, which added some urgency.

Now we just have rain, and I have half our widow screws out - today's job half done...

Welcome to Queenscliff

We got to Queenscliff at 8:30 pm on Sunday 22nd of February.  

Beach

Breakfast.YUM

 

 It is really fun.

 The villiage is just a row away.

I have been there more then once.

Our tree fort

    

Slingshot is a hide out for kids.

 

GOODBYE FOR NOW, 

EVELYN

Aiming high

Yesterday we built a tree fort. It was so high maybe a little too high because we had to take it down because of health and safety reasons.
(still the best fort the best view but never mind)

BY Katherine 

Where are we Wednesday?

Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club,  Swan Island, VIC.  Enjoying the tranquility of a deserted island all to ourselves!

And we're off!

Busy day replacing batteries which choose this moment to die, stuffing the boat with remaining items which will need sorting out in Queenscliff, and a great send-off from HBYC.

Then an interesting sail down the bay thorough thunder and lightning and squalls from random directions. Our new wind instrument read 180 knots at one stage, but that seemed to have more to do with lightning than wind!

Anyway, I had a much longer post written in blogger, but that piece of crap crashed and took my half hour of work with it, so here are some photos... Will try to pay more tomorrow...

Nearly time to leave...

Are you still here?

Thought you'd be gone by now?

When are you leaving?

Yes,  we did too, soon!

Leaving drinks are planned for tomorrow night (HBYC from 5pm, BYO snacks /dinner) so it must be happening!

The kids have spent a few days this week back at Newport Lakes Primary School, catching up with friends, getting to know their NLPS class and teachers. This has been great for all... Kids get to touch base with mates & parents get to work unimpeded. Big thanks to NLPS making this possible.

Finally, we go sailing...!

Just a shake down over to St Kilda, but at least it was a sail.

Some nice photos taken by Andrew from Ghost Dog, another Adams 36 from Hobson's Bay, who we happened to meet in the middle of the bay on our way home. Many thanks Andrew!

School is in session

Boat school, that is. Topic of enquiry is the history of Williamstown. School started at 8am with a compulsory swim, followed by PE and breakfast on the dock. Lovely!

Meander News episode 1

Click here to check out Meander News episode 1 on youTube.

Pay up or cut up!

Our yacht club, the Hobson's Bay Yacht Club, is a warm and friendly place.

See how in this photo the Commodore, Ryan Blackstock, personally deals with the problem of non-payment of hard stand bills.

Now you won't see such personal involvement of the Commodore at most yacht clubs...!

Australia Day Quiz

Australia Day Quiz 

1. What are the colours on the flag ?
A. Red, green, blue
B. Blue, red, white
C. Yellow, green

2. Who is the Prime Minister ?
A. Kevin Rudd
B. Taylor Swift
C. Tony Abbott

3. What is Australia's slang name ?
A. Up over
B. Down over
C. Down under

4. What was the first setters journey called ?
A. The First Feet
B. The First Regatta
C. The First Fleet

5. Traditional Australian foods eaten on Australia day are...
A. Turkey
B. Dumpings
C. BBQ
D. Pavlova
E. Both C & D

6. Who was the governor on the first fleet ?
A. Arthur Ransom
B. Arthur Phillip
C. Arthur Lesser
D. Arthur Phillip Ransom Lesser

7. The first fleet landed in...
A. Botany Bay
B. Canberra
C. Port Phillip Bay
D. Sydney Harbour

8. 2015's Australian of the year is...
A. Rosie Batty
B. Morris Gleitzman
C. Jackie French

9. An Aboriginal hero is...
A. Eddie Mabbo
b. Fredie Mabbo
c. Kev Carmody

10. On the coat of arms you will see...
a. Kangroo , Wombat
b. Emu , Dingo
c. Kangroo , Emu

1B ,2C , 3C , 4C , 5C or E , 6B , 7A , 8A , 9A , 10C.

Add Up Your Score... Each right answer is worth 1 point
0-3 = Sure you're not British ?  
4-6 = Nice try maybe you're Kiwi  
7-10 = You're a true blue Aussie.  

We are aboard!

A quick post to let you know we're now living aboard Meander! We moved on board yesterday &  started school today. Still tons of stuff to sort out & organise but it feels good to have gotten this far!